OTHM LEVEL 5 DIPLOMA IN IT MANAGEMENT | ASSIGNMENT BRIEFS
Management Information Systems
Unit Reference Number Y/617/2273
Unit Title Management Information Systems
Unit Level 5
Number of Credits 20
Total Qualification Time 200 hours
Core / Option Mandatory
SSAs 06.1 ICT practitioners
Unit Grading Structure Pass / Fail
Unit Aims
The aim of this unit is to give learners an understanding of how an organisation uses
information to design, implement, maintain and manage secure information systems to
support its operations. This unit examines how systems can be used to support core business
functions and enable organisations to be more productive and competitive within the global
marketplace.
Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
Learning Outcomes- Assessment Criteria-
The learner will: The learner can:
1. Understand the information 1.1 Determine the inputs, outputs and processing
system requirements of activities of an organisation.
organisations. 1.2 Explain different information systems and their
functions in an organisation.
1.3 Analyse the effectiveness of information systems
at the operational, tactical and strategic levels
within an organisation.
2. Understand the use of an 2.1 Explain the importance of an organisation having
information system to produce data and information that is current, valid and
management information. accurate.
2.2 Describe how an information system can be used
for management reporting.
2.3 Determine the impact of ethical, technical and
regulatory constraints that an organisation can
face when gathering data and information.
2.4 Evaluate how strategic information systems can
contribute to the competitiveness of
organisations.
3. Be able to develop and 3.1 Review existing information systems used in a
implement a management business to identify improvements for competitive
information system for an advantage.
organisation. 3.2 Justify recommended improvements to an
existing information system.
3.3 Implement improvements to the information
system.
3.4 Critically review the developed information
system.
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Scenario
DATASAP is a full cycle software consulting & development company that helps global
organizations overcome technology challenges of Digital Transformation. The company’s tech
portfolio includes Cognitive Computing, Decentralized Applications, Internet of Things, and
Augmented Reality solutions for industries ranging from construction to hospitality to
insurance.
For over 10 years, DATASAP has been delivering impactful software solutions to companies
and established brands, including:
• Eurostar
• EY
• Universal
• Nestle
• Harley Davidson
The company’s service portfolio includes strategic IT consulting, development and full
lifecycle management of custom software products and applications, XR and CX design,
and system integration.
DATASAP operates in multiple offices and engineering centres in the US, the UK, the
Nordic region, and Eastern Europe.
You work as a senior IT consultant in DATASAP. An UK restaurant chain, Steakz has
approached the company to create an MIS software system for them. You are heading
the development of the system and you have planned a number of tasks for the team.
Task 1 of 2 Report
Your first task is to understand the existing MIS system of Steakz. You have planned to write
a report which will cover the following:
Instructions
Your report will consist of two parts.
a. In the first part, determine the inputs, outputs and processing activities of Steakz
followed by an explanation of different information systems and their functions in an
organisation such as Steakz.
b. Conclude the first part with an analysis of the effectiveness of information systems at
the operational, tactical and strategic levels within Steakz.
(ACs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3)
a. In the second part, explain the importance of Steakz having data and information that
is current, valid and accurate.
b. With examples, describe how an information system can be used for management
reporting in Steakz.
c. In the next section, determine the impact of ethical, technical and regulatory constraints
that Steakz can face when gathering data and information from various sources within
its scope of operation.
d. Conclude the second part with an evaluation of how strategic information systems can
contribute to the competitiveness of organisations such as Steakz.
(ACs 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4)
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Delivery and Submission
1x Word file
Indicative word count 1100 words excluding TOC, diagrams, references and
appendices
Task 2 of 2 Lab demonstration and Lab report
You have successfully compiled and delivered the report. Now you are leading a team of
software developers for the next task.
Instructions
a. Review existing information systems used in Steakz to identify improvements for
competitive advantage.
b. Justify recommended improvements to the existing information system used in Steakz.
c. Implement improvements to the information system used in Steakz and evidence the
implementation through a use of new web portal for MIS with three levels of access for
the users.
d. Critically review the newly developed web portal for managing information within
Steakz.
(ACs 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4)
Delivery and submission
1x Word based Lab report for Tasks a, b and d
Indicative word count 400 words excluding TOC, diagrams, references and
appendices
For Task c, 1x Web based portal demonstration in the lab (Lab instructor will sign
ONE witness statement for the activity outlining whether it was successfully
demonstrated, Screenshots of the webportal, user access panel and admin dashboard
are needed be submitted as well. ) *
* Additional files such as pictures during demonstration, video clips on demonstration
can be provided on the centre’s discretion.
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